{"id":2315,"date":"2025-04-08T20:30:05","date_gmt":"2025-04-08T15:00:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/?p=2315"},"modified":"2025-10-28T13:08:33","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T07:38:33","slug":"aditya-srivastava","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/aditya-srivastava\/","title":{"rendered":"Aditya Srivastava UPSC Topper 2023-24: AIR 1 Journey, Strategy, Attempts, and Background"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<label class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/label>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #127abf;color:#127abf\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/aditya-srivastava\/#Who_is_Aditya_Srivastava\" >Who is Aditya Srivastava?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/aditya-srivastava\/#Aditya_Srivastava_Educational_Background\" >Aditya Srivastava Educational Background<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/aditya-srivastava\/#Aditya_Srivastava_Attempts_at_UPSC\" >Aditya Srivastava Attempts at UPSC<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/aditya-srivastava\/#Aditya_Srivastava_Marksheet\" >Aditya Srivastava Marksheet<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/aditya-srivastava\/#Aditya_Srivastava_Strategy\" >Aditya Srivastava Strategy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/aditya-srivastava\/#Adityas_Transition_From_Corporate_Success_To_Civil_Services\" >Aditya\u2019s Transition From Corporate Success To Civil Services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/aditya-srivastava\/#Aditya_Srivastava_FAQs\" >Aditya Srivastava FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every year, thousands aspire to crack the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-exam-2025\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UPSC Civil Services Examination<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, but only a few manage to stand at the top. <\/span><b>Aditya Srivastava<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the UPSC 2023\u201324 topper with All India Rank 1, is one such remarkable name. His disciplined approach, clarity of thought, and resilience in the face of challenges offer a blueprint for aspirants across the country. This article explores <\/span><b>Aditya Srivastava\u2019s personal and family background<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, educational achievements, his <\/span><b>strategy for UPSC<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, number of <\/span><b>attempts at UPSC<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and the motivation that kept him focused on his goal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_Aditya_Srivastava\"><\/span><b>Who is Aditya Srivastava?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Aditya Srivastava<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> hails from Lucknow, the capital city of Uttar Pradesh. He was born into a middle-class family grounded in values of education, hard work, and integrity. His father is a retired government servant, and his mother is a homemaker. Aditya\u2019s upbringing was centered around discipline, humility, and academic rigor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2317\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Aditya-.jpg?resize=252%2C214&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"252\" height=\"214\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike many who come from elite academic lineages or metro cities, Aditya\u2019s modest background helped him stay rooted. His journey is proof that a candidate\u2019s background doesn\u2019t limit their potential. The support of his family played a pivotal role during his preparation, offering both emotional stability and motivation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/upsc-toppers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>UPSC Toppers List 2024<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aditya_Srivastava_Educational_Background\"><\/span><b>Aditya Srivastava Educational Background<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aditya completed his early education from CMS (City Montessori School) in Lucknow, where he showed a consistent inclination toward academics. He later pursued his Bachelor of Technology (B.Tech.) in Electrical Engineering from the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur. At IIT, Aditya not only demonstrated excellence in technical subjects but also cultivated a strong analytical bent of mind, which proved beneficial during the UPSC preparation\u2014especially in the Mains examination.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His transition from engineering to civil services is a reminder that UPSC is not just about rote learning but about developing a comprehensive understanding of the nation\u2019s governance and people-centric policies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aditya_Srivastava_Attempts_at_UPSC\"><\/span><b>Aditya Srivastava Attempts at UPSC<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aditya Srivastava secured AIR 1 in his <\/span><b>3rd attempt<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at the UPSC Civil Services Examination. His journey was anything but easy. In his first attempt in 2021, he wasn\u2019t able to clear prelims, but in 2022 he secured AIR 236 and was allocated IPS. Later in 2023, he secured AIR 1. Rather than losing hope, each setback sharpened his understanding of the examination and brought clarity to his preparation process.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">His story is a testament to perseverance. He viewed failure as a learning tool, refined his methods, and came back stronger. In today\u2019s hyper-competitive landscape, clearing UPSC on the first attempt is often glorified, but Aditya\u2019s journey breaks that narrative and emphasizes long-term commitment and strategic correction.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Also Read: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/youngest-ias-officers-in-india\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Youngest IAS Officers in India<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aditya_Srivastava_Marksheet\"><\/span><b>Aditya Srivastava Marksheet<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below we have attached his marksheet of 2023 UPSC Civil Services Exam:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> <img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-2318\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/result.jpg?resize=300%2C192&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"192\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/result.jpg?resize=300%2C192&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/result.jpg?w=603&amp;ssl=1 603w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aditya_Srivastava_Strategy\"><\/span><b>Aditya Srivastava Strategy<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most discussed aspects of his journey is <\/span><b>Aditya Srivastava\u2019s strategy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for cracking the UPSC exam. Here are key highlights of his method:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><b> Foundation Building with NCERTs<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aditya began his preparation by reading NCERT books thoroughly. He believed they are crucial for building strong conceptual clarity and are especially useful for Prelims and Mains General Studies papers.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><b> Limited Resources, Multiple Revisions<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of chasing too many books or coaching materials, Aditya focused on a limited set of resources and revised them repeatedly. For instance, he followed standard books like Laxmikanth for Polity, Spectrum for Modern History, and the Economic Survey for understanding macroeconomic trends.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><b> Answer Writing Practice<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He practiced daily answer writing for Mains. This helped him improve his articulation, structure, and speed. He joined a test series to get feedback and to simulate exam conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><b> Consistent Current Affairs Coverage<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aditya made daily notes from newspapers and supplemented them with monthly magazines. He emphasized understanding the &#8220;why&#8221; behind each news event rather than just memorizing facts.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><b> Optional Subject: Electrical Engineering<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sticking to his core subject from IIT, he chose Electrical Engineering as his optional. This decision gave him an edge, as he was already comfortable with the subject matter. However, he also knew that UPSC evaluates application-oriented thinking, so he tailored his answers accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol start=\"6\">\n<li><b> Mock Interviews and Personality Test<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After reaching the interview stage, he undertook mock interviews to gain confidence and develop clarity in expressing his views. He worked on maintaining calm composure and showed a balanced viewpoint, which ultimately impressed the interview panel.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"metaslider-id-5575\" style=\"width: 100%;\" class=\"ml-slider-3-107-0 metaslider metaslider-flex metaslider-5575 ml-slider has-dots-nav ms-theme-default-base\" role=\"region\" aria-label=\"New Slideshow\" data-height=\"300\" data-width=\"700\">\n    <div id=\"metaslider_container_5575\">\n        <div id=\"metaslider_5575\">\n            <ul aria-live='off' class='slides'>\n                <li style=\"display: block; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5579 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"400-X-180cdr-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/mains\/upsc-qep-2026-batch-5-english\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/400-X-180cdr-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5579 msDefaultImage\" title=\"400 X 180cdr\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5580 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/qep-pocket-notes-2.0\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/pocket-notes-website-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5580 msDefaultImage\" title=\"pocket-notes-website-400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n                <li style=\"display: none; width: 100%;\" class=\"slide-5581 ms-image \" aria-roledescription=\"slide\" data-date=\"2025-10-11 11:47:58\" data-filename=\"web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled-700x300.jpg\" data-slide-type=\"image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/upsc-cse-books\/toppers-handwritten-upsc-pyq-4-books\" target=\"_self\" aria-label=\"View Slide Details\" class=\"metaslider_image_link\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/web-site-banner-toppers-book.-400x180-1-scaled.jpg?resize=700%2C300&#038;ssl=1\" height=\"300\" width=\"700\" alt=\"\" class=\"slider-5575 slide-5581 msDefaultImage\" title=\"web site banner toppers book. 400x180\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n        \n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Adityas_Transition_From_Corporate_Success_To_Civil_Services\"><\/span><b>Aditya\u2019s Transition From Corporate Success To Civil Services<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aditya\u2019s motivation to join the civil services was rooted in his desire to serve the nation and bring tangible change. His stint in the private sector, where he worked at Goldman Sachs, exposed him to corporate functioning. While the job offered financial security, it lacked the societal impact he longed for.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During his college years, Aditya was already keen on understanding India\u2019s policy challenges and socio-economic fabric. Over time, this intellectual interest matured into a full-blown commitment to the civil services. His consistent effort over five years shows that his motivation wasn\u2019t superficial\u2014it was deeply personal and intellectually driven.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">He believed that being an IAS officer would provide the platform to address structural inequalities and bring direct change to people\u2019s lives. This purpose-driven approach kept him grounded and focused through repeated failures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Managing Failures and Staying Consistent<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most remarkable aspects of Aditya\u2019s journey was his ability to handle failure. Despite reaching the final interview stage in earlier attempts and not making it, he remained undeterred. He took each failure as feedback and used it to fine-tune his strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aditya ensured that he didn\u2019t let the pressure consume him. He maintained a disciplined lifestyle, set realistic goals, and ensured that he took breaks to avoid burnout. His mental resilience was just as critical as his academic preparation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those preparing for civil services would do well to study <\/span><b>Aditya Srivastava\u2019s strategy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, understand his <\/span><b>educational background<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and draw lessons from his failures and eventual success. His story reinforces the idea that civil services aren\u2019t just for the intellectually gifted\u2014but for those who are determined, self-aware, and driven by purpose.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Are you preparing for UPSC 2025? <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/courses\/prelims\/prelims-samadhaan-mentorship-2025?utm_source=website&amp;utm_medium=home_page&amp;utm_campaign=course\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Join IAShub&#8217;s UPSC coaching batches<\/b><\/a><b> to boost your preparation. Enroll now!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Aditya_Srivastava_FAQs\"><\/span><b>Aditya Srivastava FAQs<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-2319 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-2319{ position: relative; }#sp-ea-2319 .ea-card{ opacity: 0;}#eap-preloader-2319{ position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; height: 100%;width: 100%; text-align: center;display: flex; align-items: center;justify-content: center;}#sp-ea-2319.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-2319.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-2319.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-2319.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-2319.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  padding: 7px;\r\n  background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n.sp-ea-one.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  font-size: 1rem;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single .ea-header a .ea-expand-icon {\r\n  margin-right: 0px;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion .sp-ea-single{\r\n background: #fff;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.ea-expand a{\r\n  background: #cfe2ff !important;\r\n}\r\n\r\n.sp-easy-accordion{\r\n  margin-bottom: 1rem;\r\n  margin-top: 1rem;\r\n}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1744115250\"><div id=\"sp-ea-2319\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"1\" data-scroll-active-item=\"1\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div id=\"eap-preloader-2319\" class=\"accordion-preloader\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/theiashub.com\/upsc\/wp-content\/plugins\/easy-accordion-free\/public\/assets\/ea_loader.svg\" alt=\"Loader image\"\/><\/div><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-23190\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse23190\" aria-controls=\"collapse23190\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> Who is Aditya Srivastava, the UPSC 2023 topper?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse23190\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2319\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-23190\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Aditya Srivastava secured AIR 1 in UPSC 2023\u201324. He is a native of Lucknow with an engineering background from IIT Kanpur and previously worked at Goldman Sachs before joining the civil services.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-23191\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse23191\" aria-controls=\"collapse23191\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What is Aditya Srivastava\u2019s educational background?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse23191\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2319\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-23191\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0Aditya completed his schooling in Lucknow and earned his B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from IIT Kanpur, which laid a strong analytical foundation for his UPSC preparation.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-23192\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse23192\" aria-controls=\"collapse23192\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> How many attempts did Aditya Srivastava take to crack UPSC?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse23192\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2319\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-23192\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0He cleared the UPSC exam in his third attempt. He didn\u2019t clear prelims in his first, got AIR 236 in his second, and secured Rank 1 in his third.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-23193\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse23193\" aria-controls=\"collapse23193\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What motivated Aditya Srivastava to pursue UPSC?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse23193\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2319\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-23193\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">His desire to bring social impact and contribute to governance motivated him to leave a lucrative corporate job and dedicate himself fully to civil services.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-23194\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse23194\" aria-controls=\"collapse23194\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> What was Aditya Srivastava\u2019s UPSC strategy?<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse23194\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-2319\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-23194\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0His strategy focused on strong NCERT foundations, limited but deep resources, consistent answer writing, daily current affairs, and a disciplined revision cycle.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the inspiring journey of Aditya Srivastava, UPSC 2023 topper with AIR 1. 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